2021 “Best of the Capital Region” Finalist
Best of HomeAdvisor Contractor 2020
E.W. TOMPKINS EARNS 2020 BEST OF HOMEADVISOR AWARD
(Albany, NY November 9 2020 Press Release)
E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling headquartered at 126 Sheridan Avenue in Albany NY , in the Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood, has just earned the 2020 BEST OF HOMEADVISOR AWARD. In order to earn this coveted award, the selected Pro must have obtained the following:
- Active member for a minimum of 6 months
- Minimum of 3 homeowner reviews in the last 6 months
- Maintained an average rating of 4.0 or better
- No homeowner complaints in the last 6 months
E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling has been a member since 2017. The company is a high performer with 223+ reviews during this 3 year period. This is unmatched in the Albany – Schenectady – Troy – Saratoga Springs area. No homeowner complaints have been recorded and they have since their start earned a 4.75 rating which is very much above the minimum of 4.0 for this award.
Licenced and bonded and established in 1921, E.W. Tompkins services the entire Capital Region of New York. We celebrate our 100 years in business in 2021.
E.W. Tompkins installs toilets, installs shower fixtures, installs hot water heaters and tankless hot water heaters. They also install Weil McLain boilers. Insinkerator garbage disposal installations and Zoeller sump pump installations. E.W. Tompkins can install gas piping to your outside grill. We remodel bathrooms and can install tubs and showers.
For quality customer service, excellent timely communications and excellent workmanship, please call E.W. Tompkins Plumbing in the Capital Region of New York.
518-462-6577 or book online at ewtompkins.com
Becoming a Plumber
Almost everyone at one time or another has needed the services of a prompt professional plumber. Homeowners and commercial institutions always have problematic toilets, leaking hot water heaters and boilers that need repair.
Plumbers provide a valuable service for the maintenance of both commercial and residential buildings in Albany. They are skilled tradesmen who are trained in the installation, repair and replacement of plumbing systems. These systems include pipes, plumbing fixtures, water-based heating and cooling, sewage removal and sprinklers. A plumber will typically advance through three phases during their professional career.
- Apprentice. The majority of plumbers begin their careers as an Apprentice. Apprenticeships are often completed in tandem with a formalized plumbing training program. Apprentices are typically paid but unlicensed and work under the guidance of a licensed plumber during working hours and attend plumber training classes at night. The second phase of their career begins once the apprenticeship and the training program have been completed.
- Journeyman Plumber. Once the apprenticeship has been completed as well as any required training program, application for Journeyman Plumber licensing can be made. Most often licensing is controlled by the state but can be managed more locally at the county or city level. A Journeyman license will only be issued after all requirements have been met, including a passing score on the licensing exam. Even though a Journeyman is more knowledgeable and experienced than an Apprentice, they generally must continue to be supervised, in this case by a Master Plumber.
- Master Plumber. After attaining the necessary work experience and completing any additional educational requirements, the Journeyman can apply to become a Master Plumber. Once again a passing score must be achieved on the licensing exam before a license will be issued. There are several benefits to advancing to the Master Plumber level, including earnings at the highest pay level, unsupervised working conditions, and the ability to start and own a business. Master Plumbers may also hire and supervise both Journeymen and Apprentices.
As a technical field requiring a high level of skill and competence, plumbing can take years of both training and experience to master.
Google Local Services
GOOGLE LOCAL SERVICES IN ALBANY, TROY & SCHENECTADY NY AREA
Cathy Marsh, owner E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling
When I speak to business owners in the trade I tell them that I am excited about participating as a partner with Google Local Services in our market of Albany, NY. E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling is located in downtown Albany, NY. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning and boiler and water heater installations.
Google Local Services is our salesperson! This service is snowballing the growth of our business. We have worked hard to gain the trust and loyalty of our customers and our 4.9 Google rating with over 200 reviews on Google testify to this fact. We actually have stellar reviews across all social media platforms. We have also been awarded SuperPro status from HouseCallPro! We got that status by having at least a 4.5 across all platforms.
What makes Google Local Services special is that to participate with Google, you as an owner have to have a background check. All your employees who enter a residential home also are background checked. This does not happen with all “lead generating companies”.
The combination of stellar reviews and a high quanity of reviews and your business being open pushes your company name and its reputation up to the top of a Google Search page when a customer types in certain keywords.
Google also offers “Google Guarrantee”. This guarantee covers claims up to the amount on the job invoice up to a lifetime cap for coverage. Services must be booked through Google Local Services. The work done by businesses is guarranteed up to $2000.
The green Google Guarantee badge is available to those businesses who pass a Google Screening and qualification process. Services booked via GLS does not cover add-on or future projects, damages to property or issues over price, cancellations or lack of customer service. If a customer submits a claim, Google contacts the company. You as an owner have the opportunity to make things right with the customer. Google investigates and decides on a resolution.
Great customers are using Google Local Services. The incoming calls are all recorded and that is a nice feature. It is a nice new feature for our Albany plumbing company. Our reviews and our business continue to grow in Albany, Troy and Schenectady.
Schluter Systems
SCHLUTER SYSTEMS – SHOWER SYSTEMS IN THE ALBANY AREA
E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling remodels bathrooms using the Schluter Family of Products. These systems effectively manage moisture and prevent mold growth. Tile is not and grout joints fail.
The Schluter®-Shower Systems form a fully bonded, watertight assembly for tiled showers. The Schluter®-Shower System reduces the risk of failures due to water and vapor penetration and dramatically reduces total installation time. From drains to shower benches to waterproofing pipe seals, Schluter®-Systems offers everything you need to ensure a dependable and watertight installation.
Contact E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling for an estimate on a new shower installation or tub installation in the Albany, Troy, Schenectady New York area.
518-462-6577
Serving the Capital Region since 1921.
400+ Google Reviews – E.W. Tompkins Plumbing
248 REVIEWS 4.9 – E.W. TOMPKINS PLUMBING HEATING COOLING
We appreciate all the 5-star reviews left by our valued customers. We are honored to have received 248 Google reviews! We have a 4.9 Google rating which is the highest rating for any plumbing company in the Albany-Troy-Schenectady tri-city area with more than 200 reviews!
When you want quality plumbing work done, call the best! We can install your new sink or faucet. We do bathroom remodels with new tub surrounds and shower installs. We also do drain cleaning! Need a new gas boiler ?? Give us a call. We install both tank and tankless hot water heaters
